Jewelry Designer Offers Tips for a Seasonal Accessory Refresh

The bracelets stay on until you want them off

It’s one of the biggest style trends as we end the year

Ring True’s jewelry is made by human trafficking survivors

Local artists team up in Pinckney

Are you in the loop on the latest jewelry trends?

This Ann Arbor shop will help your home stay vibrant in any season

Rebel Nell is a jewelry company that turns crumbled graffiti into beautiful necklaces, earrings, and more.

Diamonds made by scientists in a lab are often a much less expensive option for consumers and more readily available than diamonds that have to be mined.

There’s a unique shopping experience where you can find a wide variety of Detroit brands under one roof. By Popular Demand: The Collective was opened by Devin and Daisha McKenzie. The married couple and co-owners of the shop joined host Tati Amare and guest host Blaine Fowler to talk about how their storefront is giving exposure to local businesses.

Shop in Royal Oak sells permanent jewelry

We can agree that getting someone jewelry is a nice gesture. But, there are ways to make that gesture a little more personal. Trish Carruth, a third-generation jeweler and owner of Your Personal Jeweler in Royal Oak, joined host Tati Amare and guest-host comedian Mike Bonner on “Live in the D” to share ways to customize your jewelry to fit your lifestyle.

Three people reportedly stole a dozen Rolex watches from a kiosk inside Oakland Mall last week.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is offering adult and family-friendly winter workshops.

Enjoy shopping work from local artists at a home studio in December.

Harper Ray Accessories shows how to shine with one-of-a-kind accessories.

The Westside Art Hop is back on June 11-12.

Browse the all ages offerings of classes and workshops at the Ann Arbor Art Center this summer.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you might be looking for something special to show mom how much she’s loved. An artist in Ferndale is providing an option with her unique handcrafted gifts.

Women have long had an impact on the world as artists. Consider names like Kahlo, O’Keefe, and Cassatt. In recognition of Women’s History Month, a celebration of women in art is now taking place in Detroit at a local gallery that honors local female artists.

The iconic Book Tower has been translated into a new timepiece designed by Detroit-based Shinola.

Today, in honor of Black History Month, we are featuring a Detroit-based artist who incorporates the influence of North Africa into wearable art. His company is called The Ancient Craft, and he crafts unique pieces for each of his customers.

Mend On The Move takes old auto parks and turns it into beautiful pieces of jewelry -- and in doing so they help lift up survivors of abuse.

Mend on the Move provides a creative healing environment for victims of domestic abuse.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?

With the tree ceremony tonight in Detroit, the holiday season is officially here. That means it is time to deck the halls and hunt for giFt. One place you can do both is at the Holiday Market at the Eastern Market which starts this Sunday, November 21.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is seeking artists to take part in its holiday sale.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 2, drop in at the Ann Arbor company to design a unique tile at an outdoor Make-a-Tile workshop.

A2 Artoberfest will take over the Old Fourth Ward and Kerrytown in October.

See what's on tap at the Ann Arbor Art Center this fall.

This Ypsilanti shop sells items from the 1950s to the 1980s!

Summer sidewalk sales are back in full force, and one Metro Detroit city is hosting one of the biggest ones of the year.

There’s no need to leave your stylish accessories at home on your next vacation.

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Father’s Day is Sunday, and we are saluting all the dads this week for the Dad Days of Summer contest.

The Westside Art Hop is back on Saturday and Sunday.

A man was attacked when thieves targeted him for his gold chain on Detroit’s west side.

Ivory jewelry made from elephant tusks was recently taken from a traveler at Detroit Metro Airport, officials said.

ANN ARBOR – For many small businesses, the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic was a recipe for disaster. After three months, Real Irish opened its doors again in June to customers. Woolen sweaters, caps and jackets are just some of the specialty items sold at Real Irish. (Meredith Bruckner)“Because of everything that happened, we were able to really grow our online business,” said Marley. The last two months of the year were a major success for Real Irish, with customers seeking out authentic Irish gifts for family members and friends for the holidays.

Last week on SNL, host Regé-Jean Page rocked pearl brooches during his opening monologue, and Local style editor Jon Jordan says that this is just the start of jewelry coming back into men’s fashion. It seems that young guys are embracing the trend a bit more readily, but it really can work for anyone. He said that it works for both formal and informal occasions, and it can be as easy as adding a simple metal clip if you’re not ready for pearls. Another friend, who Jordan described as more of a “tough guy”, said he was a more hesitant about trying out jewelry. For more tips from Jon Jordan, watch the video above.

Owned by Petals and Bubbles Sandcastle, the studios are a springboard for change and to dismantle unproductive mindsets. That space allowed community members to pay their own price and use the space for anything, from music festivals to moth storytelling. Community members can choose from three price points or pick their own price. NOW studios is a safe space to explore, express and process, and spaces like the downtown Ann Arbor studio seem to work. Community members can tune into NOW programming via live streaming and social media platforms.

The Gutman Gallery is accepting submissions from all artists for its upcoming exhibition that kicks off on March 19, 2021. The exhibition will run at the gallery at 118 N. 4th Ave. March 19-May 1. The Guild of Artists & Artisans presents the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair -- the Ann Arbor Art Fair’s largest fair -- each year. AdThe Gutman Gallery opened on Feb. 14, 2020 as a fine arts and events space featuring items for sale by The Guild’s member artists. For more information and to see more upcoming events at the gallery, visit www.theguild.org/gutman_gallery.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Valentine’s Day is Sunday and it’s All 4 Love on Live In The D all week long! We are celebrating with our All 4 Love Contest where you have the chance to win $500 cash plus bonus prizes and a Grand Prize of pearl and diamond earrings from Ahee Jewelers valued at $1600! To enter the contest click here.

So, why not give the most classic gift of all, a gorgeous piece of jewelry? To help steer us in the right direction, we turned to the experts at Ahee Jewelers, a third-generation-owned jewelry store in Grosse Pointe Woods. Andre and Stefan Ahee joined host Tati Amare to share their advice on how to pick out the perfect gift for your love. Ahee Jewelers has hundreds of beautiful pieces to chose from and are renowned for their customer service. For more information on Ahee Jewelers, visit them at 20139 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods, or click or tap here to visit their website.

Alan and Karen Freedman in their shop Four Directions at 211 S. Main St. on Jan. 20, 2021. A giant amethyst at Four Directions on 211 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor. Colorful stone necklaces hang from a rack at Four Directions on 211 S. Main Street. Splashed copper pieces from Northern Michigan on display at Four Directions on 211 S. Main Street. Therapy stones at Four Directions on 211 S. Main Street.

Mitch Albom first met with Rebel Nell in 2014, a company that makes the majority of their products out of graffiti. Albom says he was drawn to the company because of their mission to provide employment opportunities to underserved women in Detroit. Since the pandemic began, Rebel Nell started a nonprofit wing of their organization to protect their employees. Each piece from Rebel Nell is one of a kind, and is made out of recycled materials. For more information on Rebel Nell watch the video above.

George Khalife makes necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry for a list of top singers, models, and TV stars. George focuses on creating beautiful jewelry with the finest golds and diamonds. He also works with his famous clients to create exactly what they want, paying closest attention to their details. George has worked with big names including R&B singers Ashanti and Christina Milian, model Ashley Graham, and pop icon Khloe Kardashian. Watch the video above to see how George started working with Hollywood’s hottest people.

We normally use toothpaste twice a day to brush our way to clean teeth and fresh breath. Kila Peeples found a way to use toothpaste in ways we never would have thought to use it. If your bathroom counter is covered in make-up residue, take a small amount of paste and rub it on the counter until the make-up is gone. Take an old toothbrush, a dollop of toothpaste, and scrub. Watch the video about to find out other uses for plain toothpaste.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Before Thistle & Bess was a shop in downtown Ann Arbor, it was an online vintage jewelry retailer. As Thistle & Bess became a brick-and-mortar store in 2015, Marsh branched out into selling fine jewelry, fashion accessories, barware, home accessories and a myriad of other things. Now, shes returning to Thistle & Bess jewelry roots by launching her own fine jewelry line with a collection of pieces she hopes turn into heirlooms for their wearers. The new jewelry line is an homage to where Thistle & Bess began, but its also a way for Thistle & Bess customers to invest in pieces. The jewelry line is a nod to where Thistle & Bess started but Marsh also intends for it to be part of her stores future.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Ahee JewelersThis week we are celebrating dads as we prepare for Fathers Day on Sunday, June 21st. Host Jason Carr chatted with Stefan, Andre, and Alex Ahee from Ahee Jewelers about unique gift ideas for Dad and the shopping experience they offer to customers. Ahee Jewelers is a family-owned fine jewelry and timepiece store serving customers for generations. To see more watches and fine jewelry visit Ahee.comWatch the video to learn more about Ahee Jewelers.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Abracadabra Jewelry and Gem Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor is showing its support for frontline workers through a weekly jewelry and gift card giveaway. Community members can submit nominations for frontline workers through the Abracadabra Facebook and Instagram accounts. Winners can choose between finished pieces by artists at the Ann Arbor business or choose a gift card for future purchases. Abracadabra co-owner Katherine Lesse said that the giveaway was the jewelry business’ way of giving back to those helping others. There has been an enthusiastic response to the weekly giveaway and that stories have poured in about frontline workers according to Lesse.

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